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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne

JNB — MEL
Nov 12 — Nov 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 190
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 598 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 275 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne (average of R15 597). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 636). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,South African, andQantas Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 109 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 719 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 542 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne round-trip?

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (R7 871), Cathay Pacific (R13 659), and Qantas Airways (R13 992) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne. Etihad Airways is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R7 291 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from R7 502 and Etihad Airways from R8 294 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Doha most often. Sydney sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne. Hong Kong follows Sydney in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne flights?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Perth. Singapore is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne (average of R15 597). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 636). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 429AverageR17 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR13 659AverageR16 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 992AverageR20 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 398AverageR16 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 806AverageR18 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR16 229AverageR18 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 412AverageR21 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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